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Get the ratio before you resize

Compare dimensions, calculate aspect ratios and match new sizes without guessing.

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16:9

Aspect Ratio Calculator

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Ratio settings

ProcessingInstant
Useful forImages + video
PrivacyNo upload needed
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1280 × 720px keeps a 16:9 ratio.
1280 × 720px keeps a 16:9 ratio.
Simplified aspect ratio
16:9
1920 × 1080 simplifies to 16:9.
16:9
OrientationLandscape
Decimal1.778
Matching size1280 × 720
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Ratio settings

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Know the shape before you export.

Ratios help you resize without guessing or stretching content.

Understanding the result

An aspect ratio describes shape, not resolution

A ratio such as 16:9 says how width relates to height. It does not tell you how many pixels are in the file. 1920×1080 and 1280×720 are both 16:9, but the first contains more pixels.

Use the calculator when you need to preserve a shape while changing dimensions. If you know one side and the desired ratio, you can calculate a matching second side instead of stretching the image.

Why simplified ratios are useful

Simplifying 1920:1080 to 16:9 makes it easier to compare dimensions from different sources. A matching simplified ratio means the shapes are equivalent even when the pixel counts differ.

If the destination requires a different ratio, decide whether to crop, add padding or accept a different composition. Changing both dimensions without considering the ratio can distort the image.